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AV makers fault Apple on Snow Leopard malware scanner

AV makers fault Apple on Snow Leopard malware scanner

New anti-virus could entice cybercriminals.
Dan Kaplan Sep 1 2009 10:13AM Security
Smartphone users ignoring malware threats

Smartphone users ignoring malware threats

Half of users encountering mobile malware fall victim.
Phil Muncaster Aug 31 2009 3:01PM Security
Conficker claims five million computers

Conficker claims five million computers

The Conficker worm is still lurking around the internet four months after it supposedly peaked.
Dan Raywood Aug 31 2009 11:29AM Security
Security vendors dismiss Snow Leopard anti-virus

Security vendors dismiss Snow Leopard anti-virus

Feature described as 'rudimentary'.
Phil Muncaster Aug 29 2009 6:38AM Security
Mass SQL injection attacks still scaling up

Mass SQL injection attacks still scaling up

The mass SQL injection attacks that gained attention earlier this week are continuing, with some 210,000 pages infected so far.
Chuck Miller Aug 28 2009 10:31AM Security
We don't need no education?

We don't need no education?

Advances in information technology have not been matched by advances in user education, as Lisa Myers explains.
Lisa Myers Aug 27 2009 4:24PM Security
Lazy web devs blamed for malware frenzy

Lazy web devs blamed for malware frenzy

Patching a year too late.
Phil Muncaster , Brett Winterford Aug 27 2009 11:09AM Software
Snow Leopard to contain anti-malware component

Snow Leopard to contain anti-malware component

The end of claims as the most secure OS?
Dan Kaplan Aug 27 2009 10:50AM Security
Jessica Biel tops Hollywood malware list

Jessica Biel tops Hollywood malware list

Actress trumps Brad Pitt as top cybercrime lure.
Shaun Nichols Aug 26 2009 5:33PM Security
New mass SQL injection attack infects 56,000 websites

New mass SQL injection attack infects 56,000 websites

Tens of thousands of websites have been compromised with a suite of malware containing backdoors, password stealers and downloaders, according to a security firm.
Angela Moscaritolo Aug 25 2009 11:47AM Security
More Mac DNS changing malware uncovered

More Mac DNS changing malware uncovered

Despite conventional wisdom, Mac malware remains alive and well.
Dan Kaplan Aug 25 2009 11:33AM Security
Malware designed to steal IDs increased 600 percent

Malware designed to steal IDs increased 600 percent

The number of users victimized by malware specifically intended to rob personally identifiable information leapt 600 percent this year.
Greg Masters Aug 24 2009 10:13AM Security
"Dirtiest" websites host average of 18,000 threats

"Dirtiest" websites host average of 18,000 threats

The most dangerous sites on the web are propagating an average of 18,000 different pieces of malware, according to Symantec.
Angela Moscaritolo Aug 21 2009 12:17PM Security
Phishing apps found on Facebook

Phishing apps found on Facebook

A new round of rogue Facebook applications is sending notifications that lead users to phishing sites, according to researchers at Trend Micro.
Chuck Miller Aug 21 2009 11:37AM Security
Identity theft via malware set to skyrocket

Identity theft via malware set to skyrocket

Experts warn of potential 600 per cent jump in cases.
Shaun Nichols Aug 21 2009 9:59AM Security
Outspoken cop questions whether to "turn the Internet off"

Outspoken cop questions whether to "turn the Internet off"

Panic erupts as IT security issues hit mainstream television.
Munir Kotadia Aug 18 2009 2:53PM Security
Twitter used as botnet command-and-control hub

Twitter used as botnet command-and-control hub

Researchers have discovered that Twitter messages were used to issue new instructions to bots.
Angela Moscaritolo Aug 17 2009 11:24AM Security
Twilight star's pictures become latest malware threat

Twilight star's pictures become latest malware threat

Users have been warned not to click on links purporting to take them to the images.
Phil Muncaster Aug 17 2009 10:15AM Security
Majority of signature-based scanners missed Gumblar attacks

Majority of signature-based scanners missed Gumblar attacks

Signature-based scanners missed 88 per cent of Gumblar attacks.
SC Australia Staff Aug 14 2009 3:21PM Security
Web attacks surge by a third

Web attacks surge by a third

Increase in data-theft Trojans.
Phil Muncaster Aug 14 2009 10:05AM Security

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